United States began deploying Patriot air defense missile system to Iraq

The United States began to deploy Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) to Iraq to protect US military bases located in that country. This was announced by the head of the Central Command of the US Armed Forces, whose operational responsibility zone includes the Middle East, General Kenneth Mackenzie.

Speaking at a briefing for journalists at the Pentagon, Mackenzie explained that positions are being prepared in Iraq for the deployment of Patriot air defense systems. According to him, along with anti-aircraft systems will be deployed to intercept artillery and mortar shells, which will arrive in a few days.

We are now transferring Patriot systems to Iraq. We placed preparatory materials in place, which will allow us to create Patriot positions inside Iraq. As for the systems for intercepting missiles, artillery and mortar shells of the enemy and other weapons used to protect these systems, we are still separated from the readiness of these systems by a certain number of days

- explained the general.

Mackenzie emphasized that the American Patriot air defense systems are not intended to intercept artillery shells, but are used to intercept "the missiles of the types that Iran used in its state-to-state attack in early January."

Earlier it was reported that against the backdrop of Iran’s attack on an American military base with missiles, the United States requested Iraq’s permission to deploy Patriot air defense systems on its territory to protect the US military.

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[Honest Citizen]

Either quarantines are declared warriors for 60 days, or Patriots are thrown ...
They are strange

[vkl.47]

They will never leave there. They must be smoked as from Vietnam.

[Sailor]

They themselves never and never come from! And from Ukraine and from us they cannot be smoked until we all come together and drive them out.

[TermNachTer]

Now the Iraqis will have the opportunity to practice like Yemenite Hussites.

[cost]

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[Tank jacket]

Baghdad Airport is in danger ... Civilian flights blocked the corridor ...

[Petruha1]

Mackenzie emphasized that the American Patriot air defense systems are not intended to intercept artillery shells, but are used to intercept "the missiles of the types that Iran used in its state-to-state attack in early January."

What will you shoot down cruise missiles at an altitude of 30 meters? Drones? Probably hands!

[Vladimir_2U]

Yes, they will simply write that: - "these are all artillery shells, and the Patriots didn’t miss a single missile, there are no complaints about missiles? No, but another department is responsible for artillery shells."

[Tank jacket]

The main terrorist never hits rockets ... He hits civilians. Is this even obvious to you? Do not fly passenger Boeing in BV ...

[Grigory_45]

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Yes, they will simply write that: - "these are all artillery shells, and the Patriots didn’t miss a single missile, there are no complaints about missiles? No, but another department is responsible for artillery shells."

Have you read the article at all? What does the RS, shells and Patriots have to do with it?
The Americans brought the Patriots to try to shoot down short-range ballistic missiles. They have no other means.

Let me remind you that as a result of Operation Martyr of Soleimani, the Iranians used Fateh-110 ballistic missiles, as well as Qiam 1 missiles.

[Vladimir_2U]

It doesn’t seem to you that any missed attack by the Americans will be charged to artillery shells. Because just like that, such reservations do not allow.

[Grigory_45]

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Any missed attack by the Americans will be charged to artillery shells.

Nostradamus you ours)))

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Because just like that, such reservations do not allow.

What are the reservations? This is the phrase in the article.

Mackenzie emphasized that American Patriot air defense systems are not designed to intercept artillery shells

led you to such profound conclusions? In fact, the general said an absolutely obvious thing - that shooting Patriots at RS, shells and mines is far from optimal. There are means to deal with the "trifle". Patriots are against something more serious, such as aircraft and ballistic missiles.

In confirmation of this - our S-300/400 in Syria. Which did not fire a single shot at flying cylinders, rockets and mini-drones. This is done by the Armor.

But here you, following your logic, should ask a question. Didn't fire a single shot? Etozhzhzh for a reason ...)))

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Gregory_45

The Americans brought the Patriots to try to shoot down short-range ballistic missiles. They have no other means.
Let me remind you that as a result of Operation Martyr of Soleimani, the Iranians used Fateh-110 ballistic missiles, as well as Qiam 1 missiles.

In principle, neither Iran nor the United States are planning to exchange blows at present. consensus was reached as a result of the so-called operation "Martyr of Soleimani", when the mattresses, having received their slap in the face, did not aggravate the situation and respond to the blow of retaliation. However, along with Soleimani, a high-ranking Sha'abist functionary died and the Shaabi forces are not connected with the United States by any agreements. The last three attacks on American bases and the green zone where the US Embassy is located were made by rockets from
artificially made volley fire systems that are never ballistic Fateh-110 and Qiam 1. Perhaps the mattresses started another game aimed at exacerbating the situation with Iran, in order to reduce the damage of a retaliatory strike next time. As for the Shaabists, from shelling the bases, they can switch to hunting for the convoys involved in providing these bases, which can also cause mattresses not a small headache.

[Grigory_45]

Quote: Nyrobsky

In principle, neither Iran nor the United States are planning to exchange blows at present. Consensus was reached as a result of the so-called operation "Martyr of Suleimani", when the mattresses, having received their slap in the face, did not aggravate the situation and respond to the blow of retaliation.

I don’t think the Yankees will swallow a grudge. And they dragged the air defense systems for a reason - it means that they are planning further escalation. They just needed a break (their Patriots are transported only by sea, and this time)

Today, information appeared that the US Air Force airstrike eliminated a certain Iranian general IRG Mashhadani. So ... what kind of consensus and lack of planning for new attacks ???
It is possible that the liquidation of the general does not correspond to reality, but the fact of the airstrike remains a fact.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Gregory_45

I don’t think the Yankees will swallow a grudge. And they dragged the air defense systems for a reason - it means that they are planning further escalation.

Here I am about the same

Quote: Nyrobsky

Perhaps the mattresses started another game aimed at exacerbating the situation with Iran, in order to reduce the damage of a retaliatory strike next time.

For the last time, the "Shaabists" timed their strike on the base to coincide with the birthday of Soleimani, which may indicate that now this will be repeated annually on his birthday and the day of his death. According to General Mashhadani, the information is still at the level of rumors, since neither Iran nor the United States officially confirms it. If it is really so, then it will fly back to American bases soon.

[Mouse]

Did not try to collapse bases? It would be cheaper ...
Figs you smoke ....

[Thunderbolt]

Quote: Mouse

Did not try to collapse bases? It would be cheaper ...

In American military strategy, the entire globe is declared a zone of interest. And their navy --- they ensure the advancement of these very interests + provide trans-continental supply and combat support for the American islets of military bases scattered on all continents. surfaces would conclude that "... the planet America is engulfed in separatist regions of Russia and China. Imperial American order is observed in the rest of the planet. A separate civilization on the planet is the vast colony of Antarctica penguins --- they are harsh guys, although they admit to their holy the icy land of diplomatic missions of some countries /// in the form of polar stations ///. But the presence of penguins on their mainland is strictly limited by the strict law on weapons, which is strictly prohibited in Antarctica. From this we can conclude that penguins are the highest form of life on this planet. ..Aldebaran Pollux, Top Secret, three cosmic gaits, two to resta ... ///

[Thrifty]

I do not understand the humor! Correct the text, but it turns out the USA asked Iran for permission to place patriots? ?? And Russia did not ask the United States for permission to deploy its nuclear missiles here ?????

[Tank jacket]

Thrifty terrorists always hit civilians ... What missiles, I beg you. Boeing with passengers will fall. Close flights ...

[illi]

Strange decision. Given that almost all shelling from the MLRS. How this will help the Patriots is incomprehensible only if they add their contribution to the detriment of the shelling.
In general, it’s interesting, before that, the Americans did not allow anyone in Iraq to approach their bases at a range of fire. However, after the removal of Suleimani, the shelling became a routine and the Americans could not do anything to the campaign. That is, they have lost all allies and their situation is getting worse.

[mark1]

Quote: illi

Strange decision.

Thoughtful. logical decision. Another exacerbation in Syria, even because of Turkey, even because of the left heel of the United States, and the air corridor with Russia is isolated. Ch. Turkey S-400 (at least) Iran-Iraq - Patriot ... such a good no-fly zone is obtained.

[illi]

To isolate the corridor, it was enough for them to put pressure on the Iraqi authorities. Patriots are even harmful for this, a factor of chance. Well, if they are not officially handed over to Iraq, as ours did in Syria.
Now, after more frequent shelling, it is clear that they want to strengthen their air defense. But that's not where they start.

[mark1]

A kind word and a gun are always better than just a kind word (this is putting pressure on Iraq); in addition, no-fly zones can also be extended to Syria from Iraq, especially in the oil production region

[Tank jacket]

Either from Iran on a civil flight someone or something graze. Or they are preparing a provocation with a Ukrainian Boeing ... And then they will say that Iran is to blame ... The main thing is to get more victims and a picture for the media.

[ABM]

"Earlier it was reported that against the background of the Iranian attack on the American military base with missiles, the United States asked Iran permission to deploy Patriot air defense systems on its territory to ensure the protection of American military personnel. "- exactly from Iran?

[knn54]

They hope that at least they will "work" in Iraq ...

[Tank jacket]

By civil aviation?

[Old26]

Quote: illi

Strange decision. Given that almost all shelling from the MLRS. How this will help the Patriots is incomprehensible only if they add their contribution to the detriment of the shelling.
In general, it’s interesting, before that, the Americans did not allow anyone in Iraq to approach their bases at a range of fire. However, after the removal of Suleimani, the shelling became a routine and the Americans could not do anything to the campaign. That is, they have lost all allies and their situation is getting worse.

Nothing strange. After the death of the general, the Iranians responded by launching ballistic missiles. And all these artillery shells and MLRS are all kinds of radical groups

[illi]

artillery shells and MLRS - these are all kinds of radical groups

Well, the launch of missiles was on the verge of a war. I think both Iran and the USA do not need such a thing anymore. But behind all these shellings it is clear that the ears of the same Iran stick out. And the United States cannot yet find an adequate answer. And instead of resolving this issue, they are sending expensive Patriots to Iraq. Which now still need to be protected from shelling. It would be more logical at first to solve the problem of shelling.

[cniza]

Earlier it was reported that against the backdrop of an Iranian attack on an American military base with missiles, the United States requested permission from Iran to deploy an air defense system on its territory

Super wipe ...

[Bully]

Maybe it’s easier to turn off the electricity, water supply. You won’t last long on diesels

[uhu189]

And what kind of systems for intercepting artillery shells and mortar mines? Are they tactical lasers? The projectile can hardly be intercepted by anything else ...

[Tank jacket]

A Boeing with a beacon can sniff? What do you think?

[uhu189]

And what about the Boeing? Boeings do not fly over US bases

[Tank jacket]

Do you think they do not fall by order from the United States? With the passengers?

[uhu189]

I don’t know why they are falling. But given the saturation in the radar region of very different states, it seems to me to launch a rocket and bring down a passenger plane so that no one notices it, it seems impossible to me.

[Tank jacket]

Do controlled media do things that seem impossible to you?

[uhu189]

Is the US controlling Iranian media? Or Turkey? Or with us? Even in the US, the media is divided between Republicans and Democrats.

[Tank jacket]

Yeah, Toto Trump communicates with people on Twitter and says fake news.
Under the legal press: can Trump sue the American media for publishing about his “ties” with Russia?
Donald Trump's campaign headquarters sued libel against CNN. The reason for the investigation was the material published in July 2019 on the CNN website, which stated that Trump’s election headquarters was allegedly ready to seek Russian help in the 2020 presidential election in order to re-elect the incumbent president.

This is the third such lawsuit filed by the Trump headquarters against the American media in recent weeks - earlier lawsuits were filed in court against the newspapers The Washington Post and The New York Times for publishing materials of similar content.

[Tank jacket]

In the world, the financial crisis, collapse, coronovirus, Iran urgently needs to be pulled into the war with the SA, and they are talking about mortar shells ... They will knock down the Iranian civilian or Saudi board. And a typo in the subject ...
And immediately oil will rise in price ...

[RVAPatriot]

They don’t know where to put their hand, that’s sprayed ... there’s nothing for the good of the world ....

[Tank jacket]

What is the good of the world? Like white elves for the good of the world ???

[Old26]

Quote: illi

artillery shells and MLRS - these are all kinds of radical groups

Well, the launch of missiles was on the verge of a war. I think both Iran and the USA do not need such a thing anymore. But behind all these shellings it is clear that the ears of the same Iran stick out. And the United States cannot yet find an adequate answer. And instead of resolving this issue, they are sending expensive Patriots to Iraq. Which now still need to be protected from shelling. It would be more logical at first to solve the problem of shelling.

Well, from the shelling of MLRS and mortars, they are going to transfer something there. To protect against a possible missile launch - "Patriots". And the fact that the shelling will continue is no question, and the Americans will have to find an adequate response to such a threat. What will they use - wait and see

Quote: uhu189

And what kind of systems for intercepting artillery shells and mortar mines? Are they tactical lasers? The projectile can hardly be intercepted by anything else ...

The same "Iron Dome" is designed to intercept all sorts of small things like MLRS. What will they use to intercept mortar mines and shells - HZ ....

[Fat]

It was previously reported that amid the attack Iran US military base with missiles, US requested from Iran permission to deploy Patriot air defense systems on its territory to ensure the protection of US troops.

It is not clear: Iran attacks the US base, and then the USA asks Iran to allow its air defense to be deployed in Iran?
How scary to live .. (C)

[Avior]

. along with anti-aircraft systems will be deployed interception systems of artillery and mortar shells,

And what are these complexes? Do they have a name?

[Morrow]

Phalanx, same

[ddmitrij]

That is, it will become more difficult for them to otmazatsya when the missiles fly and they can not shoot down these missiles ..

[Morrow]

Those. our full-time propagandists cheer up when criticized Patriot